Priceline Hotel: Disneyland visit 20-24 Oct/bidding assistance

[renocarson]

Been trying to bid on visit 20-24 Oct. Have bid up to $55.00 for 3 star to no avail. Have recently won bid for $40.00 on previous visits. Willing to go up to $55.00 for 3 star and 65.00 for 3 1/2 star. Any assistance greatly appreciated

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

There are two Disneyland zones... (Disneyland-Anaheim) and (Disneyland-Orange-Garden Grove). Which of these, or both, are you willing to accept? Which have you already bid at $55 and $65 above?

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[renocarson]

I bid up to $55 in Disneyland zone hoping to get one of the Holiday Inn Hotels. Then added Disneyland/Garden Grove and bid $65 trying to get one of the 3 1/2 star hotels in Garden Grove.

I'm not fussy in what I get. Don't understand why prices are higher. Must be a big conference. Thanks

[thereuare]

What is your maximum bid for this stay?

Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?

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[renocarson]

Prefer not to split my bid. Bid up to $55 again no success. Max bid not an issue as I have to get something on these dates. What would you recommend for 3 star and 3-1/2 star. I need to get something in the next 2 days.

[thereuare]

As you're switching between zones and star ratings, there has to be some threshold at the 3.5* level before dropping to the 3* level (at least their should be).

How high do you want to bid for a 3.5* before lowering your star rating and trying for a 3*... OR is your goal the least expensive 3* or better for this stay? (and if so how high are you willing to bid before you'd be better booking thru conventional booking channels)

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[renocarson]

Just got rejected at 3.5 star for $65 with my 4 rebids. Don't understand why I cannot get something for that price unless there's a major convention going on. Willing to got up to $75 for a 3 1/2 star and $60 for a 3 star. Any guidance?

[thereuare]

...unless there's a major convention going on.

Have you checked to see if there is a large event taking place during these dates.

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[renocarson]

There must be a big event on Friday, Oct 23d. Checked various sites and hotels were basically filled up in the Disneyland area for that night, Booked through conventional means 5 miles away from the park. Got something which was my main goal.

Thanks for your help.

[thereuare]

Glad you found something which works for your needs.

Please check for, and use, the links in the support page for your hotel direct purchases.

Thanks.

[1Venus]

Blizzcon, a large gaming convention is taking place October 22 & 23rd. 20,000 tickets were sold for the event so I suspect that is why you've encountered difficulities while trying to obtain a room. It's good, however, that you finally found one elsewhere.

[se7enred7]

As a data point, I won a priceline bid at the 3.5* (marriott suites) in garden grove on October 21-25 for $65. Also, it's a little late now, but the park will be closing early on saturday, unless you want to pay $50 extra for trick or treat.